Daisy Stephens

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Online Journalist at BBC

Journalist @BBCSouthNews and writer rep'd by @hirosiepierce @CBGBooks. NCTJ Excellence Awards nominee 2022. Views my own.

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WW1 mural at Hilsea Station to 'strengthen area's rich history'

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Daisy Stephens

Image source, Portsmouth City CouncilImage caption, The mural depicts life in the trenches during World War OneA new mural depicting life in the World War One trenches has been unveiled. Co-ordinated by publishing company ThinkingBigger Ltd, the artwork, at Hilsea Station, aims to strengthen the area 's "rich history", Portsmouth City Council said.
'Major' crash shuts M4 motorway in both directions

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Daisy Stephens

Image source, National HighwaysImage caption, National Highways said there was a large emergency services presence at the sceneA motorway has been closed in both directions following a major crash. National Highways said the M4 in Berkshire was closed eastbound, between junctions 11 and 10, and westbound, between junctions 8/9 and 11, because of a "serious injury incident involving an overturned vehicle" on the link road from the motorway to the A329M.
'Major' crash shuts M4 motorway in both directions

3 days ago | bbc.com | Daisy Stephens

'Major' crash shuts motorway in both directionsDaisy StephensNational HighwaysA large emergency services presence was at the sceneA motorway has been closed in both directions following a major crash. National Highways said the M4 in Berkshire was closed eastbound, between junctions 11 and 10, and westbound, between junctions 8/9 and 11, because of a "serious injury incident involving an overturned vehicle".
Second arrest over MSC Virtuosa cruise ship death

4 days ago | bbc.com | Daisy Stephens

Second arrest in cruise ship death investigationDaisy StephensBBCThe cruise ship left Southampton at 18:00 BST on 3 MayA second man has been arrested after a 60-year-old man died following an altercation on a cruise ship. James Messham, from West Sussex, was reported dead about two-and-a-half hours after MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton on 3 May. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a 56-year-old man from Richmond, London, had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Second arrest in cruise ship death investigation

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Daisy Stephens

Daisy Stephens - BBC News, SouthSun, May 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM UTC1 min readThe cruise ship left Southampton at 18:00 BST on 3 May [BBC]A second man has been arrested after a 60-year-old man died following an altercation on a cruise ship. James Messham, from West Sussex, was reported dead about two-and-a-half hours after MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton on 3 May. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a 56-year-old man from Richmond, London, had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Winning children's Poole bench competition designs unveiled

4 days ago | bbc.com | Daisy Stephens

Winning children's bench competition designs unveiledDaisy StephensBCP CouncilOne of the benches is adorned with ospreys - designer Casey-Jayne's favourite birdCrabs, seagulls, ospreys and snails were among the inspiration for five schoolchildren who have seen their winning designs for park benches unveiled in a park. Four new benches were installed in Hamworthy Play Park in Poole, Dorset, after a design competition for children from Twin Sails Infant School and Hamworthy Park Junior School.
Three weekend closures planned for A34 resurfacing

5 days ago | bbc.com | Daisy Stephens

Weekend closures for major road resurfacingDaisy StephensGoogleThe first of the three closures will take place from 16-19 MayA nine-mile stretch of a major road is set to be closed for three weekends for £1.7m of planned works. National Highways says resurfacing work on the A34 means the northbound carriageway will be shut between the A34/M4 Chieveley Interchange in west Berkshire to the A4185 Chilton Junction, near Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Two women still in hospital after Carterton Costa Coffee crash

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Daisy Stephens

Image source, Bob BeechersImage caption, Costa Coffee previously said its thoughts were "with the individuals involved"Two women are still in hospital after a car smashed through the window of a Costa Coffee. On Friday, Thames Valley Police said a 38-year-old man who was injured had since been discharged, but two other people - a 64-year-old woman from Headington and a 75-year-old woman from Carterton - remained in hospital. No arrests have been made.
Two women still in hospital after Carterton Costa Coffee crash

6 days ago | bbc.com | Daisy Stephens

Two women still in hospital after Costa car crashDaisy StephensBob BeechersCosta Coffee previously said its thoughts were "with the individuals involved"Two women are still in hospital after a car smashed through the window of a Costa Coffee. On Friday, Thames Valley Police said a 38-year-old man who was injured had since been discharged, but two other people - a 64-year-old woman from Headington and a 75-year-old woman from Carterton - remained in hospital. No arrests have been made.
Bravery award nomination for off-duty Dorset PC

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Daisy Stephens

Image source, Dorset PoliceImage caption, PC Demar Rowe spoke to and restrained a man wielding an electric saw for 20 minutesAn off-duty police officer who single-handedly restrained a man wielding an electric saw has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award. PC Demar Rowe was travelling to work on in Ferndown, Dorset, on 9 August 2023 when he stopped and used a decorating sheet to cover a man to distract him and wrestle the tool out of his hands.